Missouri State Fair
- Dates
- Aug 12 to 22, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Missouri State Fairgrounds
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Nov 3, 2026
Missouri State Fair returns to Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, MO, Aug 12 to 22, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Missouri State Fair has filled the fairgrounds in Sedalia every August since 1901, eleven days of livestock and agricultural competition, exhibits, a carnival midway and a grandstand of concerts, tractor pulls and auto races. In 2026 the grandstand brought Bailey Zimmerman, The All-American Rejects, Russell Dickerson, Skillet, Nate Smith, Rick Ross and Little Big Town, with fireworks and a drone show after select concerts. The 2027 fair runs August 12 to 22.
How it works
Gate admission is a single-day ticket: in 2026 adults paid $15, seniors $10, children 6 to 12 $4 and children 5 and under got in free, with cheaper advance tickets on sale from July. Grandstand shows need their own ticket and do not include fair admission. General parking is free and VIP parking is $5 a day in cash. Visitors who need a break can use the two climate-controlled Sensory and Accessibility Resource Centers. Campers choose between first-come, first-served sites and long-term reserved camping on the fairgrounds.
Who it suits
It suits families, farm and livestock enthusiasts and fans of truck and tractor pulls and auto races at the grandstand, with livestock barns and exhibits to fill the days.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Missouri State Fair on Spotify.
Lineup
Lineup not yet announced. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
How do I get to Missouri State Fair?
The Missouri State Fair is a drive-in event at the permanent fairgrounds on West 16th Street in Sedalia, and the organizer's visitor information is built around parking on the property, with a free tram running from the lots to the admission gates. Taxis use their own gate. Check out each of the options below.
Nearest airport MCI.
By car
The nearest major airport is MCI, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. General public parking free. VIP public parking $5 a day, cash only.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
Missouri State Fairgrounds
Camping & Accommodation
Where do most people stay?
The fairgrounds run their own campgrounds during the fair, with first-come, first-served sites and long-term reserved camping, so camping on site is an option for staying close. Visitors who prefer a bed can use the organizer's page of local hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts and drive to the gates. Check out each of the options below.
Where can I stay near Missouri State Fair?
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What to bring
Eleven days on large open fairgrounds in Sedalia, with a separate secured grandstand for concerts and motorsports.
Full rule
Weapons are not permitted. Video recording is permitted around the fairgrounds but prohibited at all times in the Grandstand.
Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
What the organizer or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Confirm your specific needs with the organizer's access team before you travel.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Missouri State Fair 2027?
Aug 12 to 22, 2027
Has the Missouri State Fair 2027 lineup been announced?
Not yet. The 2027 lineup has not been announced.
Where is Missouri State Fair held?
Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, MO.